Sponsorships

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Community Chest
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Red Feather
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Rainbow Club
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Additional Sponsors
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Employer Services

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Onsite/virtual resource connector
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Additional benefit packages for employers
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Improvement to employee engagement
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Increased retention rates

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1922 - 1952
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1952 - 1972
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1975 - 2004
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2004 - Present

Support for local kids and families

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What we do
United Way of Greater Stark County supports children ages 0 to 8 and their parents with resources, programs and opportunities to help lessen the burdens of poverty.
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Who we are
For more than 100 years, United Way has made a difference in people’s lives with the help of community members and partners who give generously.
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How to give
Lessening the burdens of poverty for children and families will strengthen the future of our community. Find out how you can give back and make a difference.
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Angela Perisic
President & Chief Executive Officer

(330) 491-9952
[email protected]
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Angela Perisic
President & Chief Executive Officer

(330) 491-9952
[email protected]
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Angela Perisic
President & Chief Executive Officer

(330) 491-9952
[email protected]
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What we do
United Way of Greater Stark County supports children ages 0 to 8 and their parents with resources, programs and opportunities to help lessen the burdens of poverty.
See our work
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The need

With your help, we can achieve our vision of a brighter, stronger community in Stark and Carroll counties.
* Ohio School Report Cards 2021-22
^ “Strategies to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Ohio: Ensuring a strong start for children and strengthening economic supports for families,” Health Policy Institute of Ohio, 2021.

27%*

For the 2021-22 school year, 47% of Ohio kids were ready for kindergarten (language and literacy). However, the range for some local school districts in Stark County began at 27%.

33%*

Only 33% of students in the Stark County district passed the third-grade reading proficiency test. The average across the state was 67% for the 2021-22 school year.

$3.15^

According to Health Policy Institute of Ohio, “early childhood education programs have been found to prevent and mitigate ACEs … with an estimated cost-benefit ratio of $3.15.”
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The fist campaign

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Stark County Merger

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FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions
Have questions about who we are, what we do or who we serve? Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Give
Your generous donations directly fund local assistance programs that create lasting change for those most in need.
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Give
Your generous donations directly fund local assistance programs that create lasting change for those most in need.
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Volunteer
Get hands-on. We rely on our volunteers, who donate their time and talents, to help our programs succeed.
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I have always believed that one person can make a difference, even if it is just in small ways. I also have always been inspired by individuals who have demonstrated that effort and commitment can improve our community and the daily life of our fellow citizens.
Rob
Pierson
As a Stark County native, I’m proud to give my dollars and hours back to a community that’s near and dear to me. Volunteering with United Way has given me the opportunity to share my passions, make an impact and meet some amazing people along the way.
Molly McDougal
Volunteering through United Way's Young Leaders Society has been such a rewarding experience. It's incredible to see how small contributions can lead to big changes in our community.
Alison
Oyler

Our history

For more than 100 years, United Way has provided programs and services to strengthen our community. Learn about our legacy.
Our story

Investment in our
community

Find out how we’re focusing our resources to
make the greatest impact on our
neighborhoods in need.
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Financials and 990

We are committed to transparency so you can
see how your dollars are working directly to
lessen the burdens of poverty.
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To work out methods of cooperation between agencies
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To eliminate superficial, unnecessary and overlapping work
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To study local conditions, to make plans to fill existing gaps in social work
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By official join action to bring about greater usefulness of public administrative departments
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To inaugurate and carry out join activities for all agencies
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By educational propaganda to acquaint the city with the service of the social agencies
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To bring about consultation regarding budgets and effecting mutually agreed upon changes
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To bring about the development of a community fund and to participate in the formation and administration of same
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To engage in such other enterprises as may be wisely carried out

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What we do

United Way of Greater Stark County’s programs and
services create strong starts for kids early in life to
prevent or lessen the impacts of Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs). We put families at the center and
provide support for long-term success.
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Who we are

United Way of Greater Stark County exists to improve
the lives of children and families in Stark and Carroll
counties by providing access to the resources they need
to lessen the burdens of poverty. Together, we can build
a stronger community.
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Companies

Help your company Live United.
Start a workplace campaign at your organization.

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Nonprofits

Learn more about our local community partner network.

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When I grow up starts today

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Get to know the staff at United Way of Greater Stark County and our board of directors.
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Get to know the staff at United Way of Greater Stark County and our board of directors.
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